2003 Atlantic hurricane season
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The 2003 Atlantic hurricane season began on June 1, 2003 and ended November 30, 2003. However, Tropical Storm Ana formed on April 20, long before the official start of the season. Also, Tropical Storm Odette formed on December 4 and Tropical Storm Peter formed on December 7, both formed after the season ended. Hurricane Isabel is the main storm to remember, it was a category 5 that caused $3.6 billion in damage and 51 deaths in the U.S.. Another storm to remember was Hurricane Fabian, which one of the worst hurricanes in Bermuda history. The final notable storm was Hurricane Juan, a rare hurricane that caused some destruction in Nova Scotia.
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First storm formed | April 20, 2003 |
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Last storm dissipated | December 11, 2003 |
Strongest storm | Isabel – 915 mbar (hPa) (27.03 inHg), 165 mph (270 km/h) |
Total depressions | 21 |
Total storms | 16 |
Hurricanes | 7 |
Major hurricanes (Cat. 3+) | 3 |
Total fatalities | 92 total |
Total damage | $4.4 billion (2003 USD) |
Atlantic hurricane seasons 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
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